by Sbexon | Dec 23, 2025 | Finances, Golden Nuggets, History, Lifestyle, Nostalgia, Retirement
A number of years ago when I was still working full time, I was setting out to mail a birthday card on my lunch break. A quick glance in my wallet showed I only had a 20 dollar bill – still a bit rich for me to stick into my nephew’s card. So I zipped into the...
by Sbexon | Dec 10, 2025 | Retirement
We said goodbye to Jane Goodall recently, but she also said goodbye to us. We followed her partnership with the great chimpanzees of Tanzania over the decades, we learned from her scientific quests, and we were moved by her devotion to nature. And then we were touched...
by Sbexon | Oct 16, 2025 | Community, History, Lifestyle, Nostalgia, Retirement, Tips, Wellness
Knowing that it takes all of us – men, women, children – everyone, from all walks of life, to protect and enhance fundamental human rights in this country, I have raised my daughter to clearly know the democratic process. It’s been important, but also sort of a blast,...
by Sbexon | Oct 3, 2025 | Food and Recipe, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Retirement, Tips, Wellness
I had a really good idea a few weeks ago, but it involved the kitchen so in retrospect I should have ignored it completely. Why not try my hand at creating little strawberry-shaped cake pops, I wondered, as one does from time to time. In fact, why not make some every...
by Sbexon | Aug 31, 2025 | Author, Community, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Retirement, Tips, Wellness, Writing
Have you ever looked down at your dashboard to find that your air conditioner and your heater are both going full blast? I got that feeling of competing priorities when I attended When Words College conference for writers and readers in Calgary last month. Adamant...
by Sbexon | Aug 28, 2025 | Community, Lifestyle, News, Retirement
A funny thing happened on the way to the Anne Frank House Museum. My sister was preparing for her European cruise that was scheduled to launch from Amsterdam and was determined to see the legendary museum while she was there. With only three days in that majestic...
